CCR: Multiple Pathways to ExcellenceSummer 2018

The CCR Program at St. Louis Park High School assists students in developing their individualized career/post-secondary education plan and helps them navigate the process.During four years at the High School, all students receive 32 advising sessions focused on career and college development. This includes personal and career interest assessments, financial planning, and resume building.College credit can be earned through AP, IB, and CTE classes. St. Louis Park High School offers exploratory career pathways in Health Science, Media Arts/Communication, Business & Marketing, Law & Public Policy, and Engineering & Technology.

www.slpschools.org/CCR

Career Pathways Advisory Board Goals 2017-18

Each year the Executive Advisory Board Committee identifies goals and action items to be accomplished that year. The committee goals are aligned with:

• St. Louis Park Public Schools’ Mission and Strategic Plan

• MN Statute 120B.125 – Planning for Students’ Successful Transition to Postsecondary Education and Employment; Personal Learning Plan

• High School Outcomes; REAL and Relevant Learning

The action items leverage student, teacher and business professional feedback to ensure success for St. Louis Park students.

Four Goals1. Expand experiential learning opportunities to expose students to more jobs and help develop business skills.The Advisory Board is committed to offering interactive classroom activities and field trips to really engage our students in addition to promoting Curriculum development like “Emergent Teaching Methodology” to maintain relevant program learning.

2. Rebrand and enhance commun-ications to improve engagement with students/teachers/families.Board chair meets with teachers to understand needs and share workplace perspective. Students are invited to participate in Advisory Board meetings to learn how to network with professionals, practice sharing their projects, and provide feedback on their current needs.

3. Research and pilot new opportunities to improve relevancy Advisory board members pilot multiple programs and then share successful projects to be used on a larger scale. Speed networking and May Term concepts are being explored for expansion!

4. Enhance community outreach to increase collaborations and awareness.Recognizing and promoting student, teacher and member collaborations is important to growth. SLP HS welcomes all community representatives and business professionals to connect with our students!

“Our CCR board helps make authentic connections to career and post-secondary pathways. Students can explore career options before they leave our high school.” - Scott Meyers, High School Principal

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“I liked hearing the personal stories from the board members about their career path. They didn’t all know what they wanted to do either as they entered college. This makes me feel less stressed. One tip was to be open to new opportunities!”

What Students are Saying

PATHWAY: Business & MarketingStudents interned with Kristi Shepherd of Reprise Skincare in St. Louis Park to learn all aspects of starting a new product line! Throughout the year, these students successfully conducted product research, developed marketing strategies and created a business plan. Theses products are available in SLP.

Professionals from Cargill hosted marketing students with interactive sessions about careers and expectations in marketing and IT. Students shared creative ideas with marketing professionals in the new Technology Sandbox within the Digital Lab Department. Students were surprised by the wide variety of jobs within the Marketing and IT departments and impressed by Cargill’s impact in the food industry.

Students were excited to tour the new practice facilities and meet team members and staff of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx basketball teams.

Personal FinanceStudents learn about personal budgeting and careers in finance through multiple opportunities during the school year. Those taking the Personal Finance class receive hands on learning in the classroom and at different companies. Seniors can sign up for the Personal Finance session during Career Expo to help prepare them for financial situations they will encounter after high school.

Teachers strategize and collaborate with business leaders and post secondary professionals to offer interactive and engaging experiences for students that help them explore career options. Members and teachers also work together to review curriculum for relevancy and alignment to tomorrow’s workplace!

“I like to teach this class that offers relevant curriculum because what they learn can be applied right now (using skills in other classes) and in their future job…it empowers the students…I love seeing the light bulb go off…this motivates me as the teacher and locks in my commitment.“ - Teacher

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Teachers Collaborate with Business & Industry Leaders

Reprise students

Prudential students

Cargill students

“I never saw myself as a business entrepreneur – now I’m totally looking at taking classes after high school to support that.”

“I loved interacting with all the professionals. I had no idea I could be so creative with marketing.”

What Students are Saying

PATHWAY: Engineering & TechnologiesInformation Technology and Computer Science students participate in career conversations and tour CH Robinson.

Engineering 3 students have worked hard to learn the design cycle, CAD, 3D printing and LabVIEW to build a search and rescue robot!

Product engineers from General Mills and industrial engineers from Boston Scientific hosted lab sessions in the classroom. Students failed before developing new strategies to succeed as they worked collaboratively to accomplish multiple case studies.

Students experienced manufacturing firsthand while touring Nordic Ware. They learned about skills and training needed during department rotations, including office, design, tool room, molding, metal fab, coatings, and packing and shipping.

“I love when professionals from the workplace come into the school, students are so excited to put all their knowledge to practice. It makes their studies more relevant.” -Teacher

PATHWAY: Law & Public Policy Former Minnesota Vikings player and Supreme Court Justice Alan Page visited the Intro to Criminal Justice class to discuss the historical roots of racism that is evident in the criminal justice system, his life experience, and his experience in the court.

Officers Mohammed Farah and Ibrahim Farah, of the Somali American Police Association (SAPA), came to speak to students about community policing.

North Hennepin Community College 3rd Annual Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice and Paralegal Career Expo Students interacted with exhibitors and participated in demonstrations in the areas of: crime lab, hazardous evidence response team, communications command station, SWAT Team, Aikido, Patrol, Squat Tours, and Investigations.

PATHWAY: Health Science Students got out of the classroom to explore their options during this one-of-a-kind field experience at the University of Minnesota. Students visited the Experimental Surgery Center where they use sheep and pigs to conduct research on artificial heart valves; the Medical Device Center where they design, make and test medical device prototypes; Nursing School where students are trained and practice their practical skills; and the Physical Therapy School. Students asked fantastic questions and many were interested in those career options.

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Boston Scientific students

North Hennepin Expo students

U of M Health Career Exploration student

“When you work on real life situations you realize how many different types of people you need in a group. We were only successful when we leveraged our different skills like finance, communications, and project management skills.”

“Best field trip ever. I can’t believe what we got to try.”

“I’m definitely exploring more health science options.”

What Students are Saying

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Thank You to the 2017-18 St. Louis Park High School Career and College Advisory Board Members HEALTH SCIENCE MEMBERS• Ann Hayden, University of Minnesota, School of Nursing• Steve Koering, SLP Fire Chief• Robb Lowe, Normandale College* • Jessica Gust, Teacher MEDIA ARTS & COMMUNICATIONS MEMBERS• Steve Casey, Martin Williams Advertising• Steve Parsons, Erick’s Bike• Steve Pohlen, Benilde St. Margaret • Sabrina Datt, University of Minnesota Student/SLP Grad• Martha Ortman, Teacher BUSINESS & MARKETING MEMBERS• Dan Albright, US Bank• Gino Giovanelli, Miles Interactive, St. Thomas• Tim Jennissen, Cargill* • Nick Vournakis, Carlson Companies, Wagonlit • Elizabeth Robbins, Versique• Joel Liz-Fonts, nVent• Abby Lugo, Teacher• Katie O’Reilly, Teacher• Sophia Ross, Teacher LAW & PUBLIC POLICY MEMBERS• Katheryn Cranbrook, State of MN, District Court*• Sarah Ferguson, Saint Mary’s University• Susan Kratz, University of MN Academic Health Center • Stephen Sullivan, Normandale College• Julie Sweitzer, University of MN, College Readiness Consortium • Mike Nordean, Teacher ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY MEMBERS• Lisa Trinh, Boston Scientific• Jeremiah L. Cherwien, GFK• Sam DiPaola, Honeywell• Russell Fraenkel, MN State-IT Center of Excellence*• Firasat Khan, Metro State• Devan Sayles, General Mills• Ken Morrison, Medtronic• Gabi Borja, Cargill• Trevor Paulson, Teacher • Jacob Utities, Teacher • Mark Miller, Teacher MEMBERS & REPRESENTATIVES• Astein Osei, Superintendent• Scott Meyers, HS Principal*• Kara Mueller, CCR Coordinator*• Carrie Jennissen, Facilitator and Business Liaison*• Barb Nelson, Counselor*• Carmen Rudin, Multicultural Liaison• Kari Ross, Director of Teaching and Learning*• Justin Barbeau, BARR • Angela Jerabek, BARR

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WE WELCOME COMMUNITY & BUSINESS MEMBERS!

CALL TO ACTION: Join us TODAY to develop a phenomenal workforce of TOMORROW.No membership needed to help students. Contact Carrie Jennissen c.jennissen@gmail.com if you are interested in providing 1:1 mentoring, answering questions about jobs, offering internships, job shadow, classroom activities, or tours of your company.

Partnerships Enhance CurriculumThe Greater Twin Cities United Way awarded a $40,000 grant to St. Louis Park High School. This grant will support the career pathways work related to teacher training and externships by partnering with the non-profit Reve Academy and piloting emergent teaching methodology. Students become leaders, holders, and creators of knowledge, and collaborate through technology internships.

Career Pathways Advisory BoardThe role of the St. Louis Park High School Career Pathway Advisory Board is to work cooperatively with school officials to advise, assist and support Programs of Study.

• We are energetic and dynamic business and post-secondary professionals who are highly motivated to engage students with their futures.

• We are innovative and experienced industry leaders who help students understand their strengths and career passions.

• We are dedicated and creative teachers willing to build relationships with other leaders to offer more opportunities for students.

• We are school administrators ensuring alignment with the District’s Strategic Plan and high school academnic outcomes.

Career and College Center: http://slpschools.org/CCR

“We help students consider how their interests and talents align with career opportunities.” - Dan Albright, Executive Board Member